Pediatric neuropsychology
Pediatric neuropsychology
Pediatric neuropsychology (pronunciation: pē-dē-ˌa-trik ˌn(y)u̇-rō-sī-ˈkä-lə-jē) is a specialized field within the broader discipline of neuropsychology that focuses on the study and understanding of brain-behavior relationships in children.
Etymology
The term "pediatric neuropsychology" is derived from three Greek words: "pais" (child), "neuron" (nerve), and "psyche" (soul or mind). The suffix "-logy" is derived from the Greek "logia," which means "study of."
Overview
Pediatric neuropsychologists are professionals who are trained to understand and interpret the behavior of children based on their brain functioning. They use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to evaluate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning in children and adolescents. These assessments can help in diagnosing a range of neurological, developmental, and psychological disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and epilepsy.
Related Terms
- Neuropsychological assessment: This is a performance-based method to assess cognitive functioning. This method is used to examine the cognitive consequences of brain damage, brain disease, and severe mental illness.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: These are a group of disorders that affect the development of the nervous system, leading to abnormal brain function which may affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory.
- Cognitive development: This is a field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of the developed adult brain and cognitive psychology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pediatric neuropsychology
- Wikipedia's article - Pediatric neuropsychology
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